A republic is a form of governmentthe system or group that rules a country in which power comes from the people and is exercised through electedchosen by voting representatives. In everyday use, it usually means a country without a monarcha king or queen who rules a country as head of state.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /rɪˈpʌblɪk/
Easy pronunciation: rih-PUB-lik (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the second syllable: PUB.
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Republic Meaning
a system of government where people vote for representatives instead of being ruled by a king or queen
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
Example: The country became a republic after the monarchy was abolished.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- democracy — Can work as a broad substitute when referring to government by the people, but it is not exactly the same as republic.
- commonwealth — Sometimes used in a related political sense, but it is less precise and not a direct everyday synonym.
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Other Meanings of Republic
Meaning 2
a country with an elected or non-royal head of state
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a form of government whose head of state is not a monarch
Example: France is a republic, not a monarchy.
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Republic Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- democracy
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use republic and democracy as if they mean exactly the same thing, but they are not identical.
- A republic does not always mean the same thing as a democracy, although the two are often related.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does republic mean?
A republic is a country or political system where power comes from the people, usually through elected representatives, rather than from a king or queen.
Is a republic the same as a democracy?
Not exactly. A republic is a type of government without a monarch, while democracy refers more broadly to rule by the people.
What is a synonym for republic?
Democracy is the closest general synonym, but it is not a perfect match. Commonwealth can be related in some contexts, but it is less direct.
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